Black Sabbath - Paranoid - Vinyl record - 1st Pressing - 1970

Black Sabbath - Paranoid (1970) - Original UK First Pressing - Vertigo Swirl - "Big Bear" Credit - 1Y//1 / 2Y//1 Matrix - EX/EX Rare & Mega-Collectible 1st UK Pressing of Black Sabbath's Iconic Masterpiece "Paranoid" (1970). ​This is the genuine First UK Pressing featuring the rare "Big Bear" management credit on the inside gatefold cover (Management: Jim Simpson, Big Bear, Birmingham) and the earliest matrix cuts (1Y//1 & 2Y//1). ​Matrix / Runout Details: ​Side A: 6360011 1Y//1 ▽ 420 ​Side B: 6360011 2Y//1 ▽ 420 ​Condition: ​Cover (EX): Unlaminated gatefold sleeve in excellent condition. Holds sharp colors with only minor, light wear along the edges/corners consistent with careful handling. No splits, no writing, no tears. ​Vinyl (EX): Shiny vinyl in top-tier playable condition. Shows only 2-3 superficial micro-lines/hairlines visible exclusively under strong direct light. ​Audio Quality: Plays excellently with minimal to virtually no background noise, which is extremely rare for early Vertigo Swirl pressings of this album. Inner Sleeve: Original Vertigo Inner Sleeve ​A prime collector's item for serious audiophiles and Vertigo/Black Sabbath collectors!

Estimate:£338.88

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